Nation's Tribute to Drafted War Members
Members of Congress and allied dignitaries joined in a procession of homage to the man selected from Dix set of Columbia. The president and the United States Congress were present as soldiers and veterans paraded past the White House. About 21,000 men and guards viewed the ceremony along Pennsylvania Avenue as crowds cheered the event.
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Columbia
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Diiwiay
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Colanhia
Atrefiee
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Hebin
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Ure
Renutite
Artillney
Wile Ninselt
Eger
Wren
Ehh Granaimee
White House
Awit Bie
Mary Thee
Feng Low
Watford
Thompson Hanged Demonstration Shocks Chicago Crowd
A violent public display in Grant Park near Randolph Street saw a lifelike effigy of General Thigh Whewinn hanged amid a foreign ware protest. Thousands cheered as the figure hung briefly before marching procession members dispersed toward Michigan Boulevard amid shouted jeers and clamor.
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Chicago
William Finle
Grant Park
Randolph Street
Tuewtay Whypit
Michigan
High War Taxes Defeated in Senate Vote
The Senate on Tuesday rejected a plan to levy high war taxes amid protests over profiteering and debt. Arguments centered on taxing wealth to fund postwar needs, with critics warning of excessive rates and economic distortion.
LAWYER PLEDGE LOYALTY Rarwtogn Springs NY
A garbled report notes a lawyer pledge loyalty at the opening of an annual meeting. It references war approvals, arbitration, and a strike vote tied to Southern Pacific, with mentions of a Portuguese Navy mutiny and Belgian looting.
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Rarwtogn
N. Y
Southern Pacific
Ben Préaciie
Buuthiern Secife
Suun
W. It. Boot
Reichotag Row Shows Duplicity and War Dispatch Critique
A damaged dispatch accuses German leaders of duplicity in reporting submarine losses. The report, attributed to Kraberger and others, questions Capelle and the admiralty methods in tallying tonnage and cargo. It notes distrust between German military and civil leaders over peace aims and cites American destroyers impacting wartime results.
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Belie
Sreberger
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Mallwee
Prewisins
Capelle
Otte Evidericw
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Kraberger
Admiralty
Sumilar
Te Ald
Witte
Morris to Represent United States in Japan as Envoy
Roland S. Morris, a noted Phileguighia lawyer, is chosen to represent the United States in Japan. He will succeed the late Ambassador Guthrie. Morris, aged years old, graduates of Princeton and the University of Pennsylvania Law School, identified with Pennsylvania’s reorganization wing of the Democratic party.
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United States
Japan
Guthrie
Princeton Land of the Law School
University of Pennayly
Democratic Party
Pennsylvania
Soldiers Stop Negro Riot in Lexington Ky
Riot erupts when a crowd of negroes attacks three soldiers in Lexington Kentucky on Saturday. Several rioters are injured as soldiers rush to the scene and quell the disturbance.
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Lexington
Tragedy on Train Near Here Ends in Fatal Suicide
A man believed to be Mire Edward F. Burns of Alameda is reported to have shot and killed a 1 year old girl aboard a Northwestern Pacific train near Sonoma on Saturday evening and then fatally wounded himself in a crowded coach. Local authorities stated the incident occurred on Cath Ave and involved the personal crisis of the suspect.
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Cath
Aveinas
Edward F. Burns
Alameda
Northwestern Pacific
Flow of Troops Now at Full Tide
Washington officials say major troop movements are underway with National Guardsmen and regulars prioritized. By mid winter the U S will base more than sixty thousand troops in France with around 250000 expected to be in Europe by spring. Heavy training will occur this winter as about 150000 drafted remain stateside as depot and reserve forces.
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Len
Renvere
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Sus Hh
Croene Levey
No More Grain for Holland Nears Curtailment
A Washington notice reports a halt on grain exports to Holland and a plan to prevent shipments. The administration contemplates seizing vessels and transferring cargoes to the United States to supply wheat and sugar from Australia, while delaying licenses and shipments amid ongoing negotiations.
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Washington Noaril
United States
Australia
Flour price drop shakes Porting and Oregon markets
A reduced flour market hits Porting and Oregon as millers report a 40 cent drop per barrel. Traders note a freeze on Peter and Bettye transfers influencing October prices toward 120 dollars, with representatives seeking stabilization.
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Peter
Ohberoy
Peter Frome
British Leader backs Wilson reply to peace process
Londons Lord Robert Cecil, minister for blockade, Friday endorsed President Wilsons reply to the Papal peace process and said he was not certain what further steps he would take.
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Londus
Robert Cecil
Wilson
Benedict
Japan Pledges Support in War See Senate Address
Viscount Ishii on the Senate floor August 30 pledged Japan’s support in World War II and vowed to fight alongside the United States to a certain victory. He compared Japanese national life to the American ideal, saying both nations are a vast family united not by force but by natural development. The ambassador’s address, amid ceremonial reception, drew applause from senators and visitors.
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Borden Denied Right to Quit in Ottawa Parliament
Sir Robert Borden premier of Canada unsuccessfully offered his resignation to a crowd of supporters in parliament in favor of Sir George Meter minister of trade and commerce.
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Borden
Ottawa
Robert Borden
Canna
George Meter
Pomerce
Netherlands Queen’s Anniversary Message to Queen Wilhelmina
A message of felicitation in the name of the American people was sent on the Netherlands queen Wilhelmina’s birthday anniversary on August 8. The note honored the Netherlands and its leadership while marking the historic ties between the two nations.
Burwell S Cutler Named Acting Chief of Commerce Bureau
Burwell S Cutler of Buffalo New York designated acting chief of the bureau of foreign and domestic commerce to succeed Dr Edward Ewing Pratt who resigned after leading a large business. Cutler, viewed as an efficiency expert, joins the export license bureau with normal salary and aims to apply business methods to the department of commerce. Anti Draft Riots in Montreal report multiple arrests and injuries amid panics and police actions during anti conscription activity.
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Burwell S, Cutler
Buffalo
N. Y
Bureau of Foreign and Domestic Commerce
Edward Ewing Pratt
Department of Commerce
Russia Seals Borders Inward to Pacifist Entrants
Moscow reports tightening frontier rules to bar pacifists and agitators as the Russian provisional government seeks stricter control over who may enter Jos frontier regions. Authorities cite security and order amid advice received locally.
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Russia
Seattle
Germans Press Baltic Drive Nears Riga Front
German forces push toward Riga as Austrians retreat along a 90 mile front. Russians struggle to stem the Teuton advance while Triad troops claim more prisoners. Monte San Gabriele falls to the new Alpine thrust as Baltic city of Riga nears danger.
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London
Tilfan
Monte San Gabriele
Baltic
Petrograd
Lake Babit
Mitan
Dving
Thompson Protects Pacifists Meeting in Chicago Sun Day
The Peoples' Council of America for Democracy and Terms of Peace formed a formal organization at a Chicago public meeting. Police protection, ordered by Mayor William Tate Thompson, contested by Governor Frank O. Lowden, saw four national guard companies rush from the state capital to prevent the meeting, which adjourned.
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Chicago
Peace
Peoples' Council of America For Democracy and Terms of Peace
William Tate Thompson
Frank O. Lowden
National
War Profit Tax Bill Defeated in Senate Vote
Washington report states the war profits tax measure failed 62 to 17 after California Senator Johnson’s amendment proposing an 80 percent levy was rejected. The bill would have imposed a maximum tax on this year’s profits estimated at 3 to 4 billion dollars, instead of the 1.268 billion proposed.
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California
Washington
Senate
Johnson
Hoover asks Fed to help raise meat supply
Washington reports that Hoover has enlisted the Federal Reserve Board in a drive to expand the meat supply. He asked the board to assist farmers by proposing loans at not more than seven percent interest, contrasting with higher legal rates, and the board forwarded the request through the Federal Reserve Banks to banks in districts concerned.
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Washington
Hoover
Federal Reserve Board
Federal Reserve Banks
Four Counter Revolutionary Plots Exposed in Russia
Moscow high court attorney uncovers four counter revolutionary monarchist conspiracies aimed at overthrowing the provisional government by arresting officials. Numerous arrests of officers and civilians reported in Moscow and provinces, with some in Petrograd.
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Petrograd
High Court of
Moscow
Junior Red Cross Planned in Washington
The American Red Cross announced the launching of a Junior Red Cross aimed at school children nationwide. Membership is open to all students, offering instruction and opportunity to assist in Red Cross activities and support the organization’s work.
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Washington
Sean Stites
Wee
Ines
American Red Cross
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Hoth
Mexico to Stay Neutral in World War, Carranza Says
President Carranza reaffirmed Mexico would remain neutral in the world war. In a Saturday message opening the regular session of the Mexican congress he pledged neutrality amid global conflict.
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Mexico City
Mexica
Carrane
Mexican Congress
Congress Works On Three War Bond Measures This Week
Washington lawmakers tackle three major war measures this week the 11 088 45 460 war bond and certificates the 000 000 00 revenue and the 176 000 000 soldiers and fallen risks.
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Washington
Congress
Greeting Given Army by Wilson Declares War Unites Nation
Washington reports President Wilson on September 8 addressed drafted men forming America’s National Army. He urged soldiers to uphold high standards, stressed national unity, and noted the world’s eyes are on them as symbols of freedom and patriotism. God keep and guide you.
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Washington
Wilson
America
National Army
Mutineers Sent to Prison in 24th Infantry Case
Six Negro soldiers of the Twenty fourth infantry at Camp MacArthur Waco were found guilty of violation of the nine ty-third article of war after clashing with civil police and troops. Five received five years hard labor at Leavenworth ten years was given to the sixth. All to be dishonorably discharged and forfeit pay and allowances.
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Texas
San Antonio
Twenty-fourth Infantry
Waco
Camp MacArthur
United States
Leavenworth
Kan
Law group urged nationwide cry of alarm for war effort
Elin Root addressed a conference of bar association delegates urging lawyers to sound a cry of alarm to secure a successful war prosecution. He urged members of the bar to exert influence over clients and associates and to rally support nationwide.
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Saratoga Springs
Riga Evacuation Admitted as Fall Nears
The Russian war office announces abandonment of the Riga sector and admits the fall of the big Baltic port is imminent. Prince Leopoldt of Bavaria is pushing a pincher drive from Sunday with full force as evacuation signals fear of a combined land and sea attack.
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Petrograd
Riga
War Office
Prince Leopolt of Bavarian
Russhin High Command
Washington Steps in on Defective Cartridges Probe
Brigadier General Crozier chief of ordnance and the senate millinery committee took up Monday the investigation into defective cartridges supplied to American forces in France. The inquiry aims to determine origin responsibility and possible fixes for the faulty ammunition.
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Washington
France
Crozier
Senate Millinery Commiittee
Foreign Teachers May Be Excluded From U S
Seattle district judge Neterer issued a decision saying that a school teacher is not part of a recognized learned profession and that a foreign teacher may be excluded from the United States under immigration laws.
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Seattle
United States
Neterer
Allies to Hold Conference in Paris
Washington reports an international military conference will be held in Paris, per a cablegram received Monday at the Italian embassy.
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Washington
Paris
Eagle Hut Opens as YMCA Headquarters in London
The Eagle Hut in London was formally opened on Monday as the new headquarters of the Young Men’s Christian Association in England. American ambassador Walter Hines Page presided at the ceremonies.
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London
Eagle Hut
Young Men's Christian Association
England
Walter Hines Page
Hazardous device raid injures six in East Kent incident
One man died and six women and children were injured when hazardous devices were dropped during a Sunday night aerial raid over East Kent. Official reports say the attack involved a lone airplane.
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East Kent
Sage
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